Built in 1880 and listed on the Tasmanian Heritage Register, this extraordinary landmark home has stood proudly at the entrance to Fingal for more than 145 years. Grand yet deeply human, imposing yet full of warmth, this is the kind of property that simply cannot be recreated. The stories held within these walls are woven into the very fabric of the town itself.
Over generations it has served as a courthouse, municipal offices, library, meeting rooms, town hall and community gathering place. It has seen sombre moments and joyful celebrations. The floorboards have carried polished dancing shoes, heavy work boots, wedding guests, musicians, poets and dreamers. Every room tells a story. Every doorway opens another chapter.
Architecturally, the building is a beautiful blend of Victorian grandeur and 1930s Art Deco influence, with character at every turn. It wears its age honestly and proudly. This is not a building pretending to be new or perfect. This is a building with soul.
Today, the first floor has been wonderfully restored into two generous one bedroom apartments. The main residence is rich with atmosphere, offering a welcoming and beautifully scaled living space complete with roaring wood fire, timber floors and warm sunlit afternoons. The second apartment is fresh, modernised, spacious and ideal for guests, extended family, income potential or creative accommodation ventures.
Downstairs, beneath the floorboards, the history deepens.
Sandstone that was hand picked lines the hallways and alcoves. Moody and dappled, the spaces hold the deepest secrets. The gaol cell is a reminder of the rare and tangible connection to Tasmania's past. The chapel, supper room and library are intriguing and utterly unforgettable.
The grand dance hall and stage still pulse with life. Under the banner of Tyger Arts, the hall regularly comes alive with music, poetry, art and laughter - continuing the building's long tradition as a place where community gathers. One can only imagine the decades of dances, live bands, country jigs and celebrations that have unfolded beneath these soaring ceilings.
Properties like this are exceptionally rare.
Not simply because of the scale or history, but because buildings like this make people feel something. They stir curiosity. Creativity. Emotion. They invite imagination.
This is more than real estate. It is the opportunity to become the next custodian of one of Fingal's most significant buildings. A chance to protect its history while shaping its future. Every decision made here becomes part of the story that continues long after us.
Grand. Creative. Atmospheric. Divine.
4 Short Street is not hiding the fact she is over 145 years old - she wears every year beautifully. And somehow, it still feels like her story is only just beginning. In the heart of Tasmania's historic Fingal Valley, you are ideally located 75 minutes to Launceston, 60 minutes to St Helens and the Bay of Fires, 60 minutes to Bicheno and at the foot of Ben Lomond National Park.
Heidi Howe and her team at Harcourts St Helens would be delighted to share this incredible building with you. So please be in touch to arrange to view in person, or virtually.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Land size: 898m2
Building size: 471m2
Built: 1880
Zoning: Village
Serviced by town water and sewer
Harcourts St Helens has no reason to doubt the accuracy of the information in this document which has been sourced from means which are considered reliable, however we cannot guarantee accuracy. Prospective purchasers are advised to carry out their own investigations.
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